Mel Hicks

Beloved husband of Yvonne Hicks (nee Richer). Cherished father of April Burch (Dave), Keith Hicks (Evelyn), late Brent Hicks, stepfather of David Kennedy (late Veronica), Karen-Ann Henderson (Terry), Charles Kennedy (Marolyn), and Eugene Kennedy (Tabera). Proud grampy of Andrew Burch, Alisha Burch (John), Jeremy Hicks (Mercy), Adam Hicks (Kate), and step-grampy of Ron Crack, Amanda Wojtowich (Eddy), Amy Kennedy (Kevin), late Anita Kennedy (late Don), David Kennedy Jr. (Jessica), Anna Marie Kennedy (Darwin), Samuel Henderson (Nora), Rachelle Dulude (Sam), Melanie Zernie (Mike), Joseph Kennedy, Eugene Kennedy Jr., and Cassondra Mongrain (Steve). Great grampy of 28.

Predeceased by his parents Albert and Blanche Hicks (nee Pretty).

Dear brother of the late Calvin Hicks (late Ella Mae), Darlene Parr (Mervyn), Sandra McLelland (late Jim), late Alvin Hicks (late Glynis) and the late Roy Hicks. Son-in-law of the late Emile and late Annie Richer. Brother-in-law of Alex Richer (Charmaine), Walter Richer (Patsy), Emily Richer, Elizabeth Gilchrist (Don), Elan Slingsby (Paul), late Ernest Richer (late Marlene), late Rolland Richer (late Stella & Eva), late Emile Richer Jr. (Murielle), late Leonard Richer (Wendy). Mel will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Family and friends are invited to visit at Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington Street East, 705-759-2522) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 1:00 pm with Rev. Brad Mittleholtz and Rev. Earl Burke officiating. Mel will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions (payable by cheque or online) to Alzheimer Society or Christ Church would be greatly appreciated. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.arthurfuneralhome.com